Glazed Oasis Donuts

Indulge in soft, melt-in-your-mouth donuts with a divine sugar glaze that will transport your taste buds to a sugary oasis. These perfectly airy treats are a delightful treat for all donut aficionados!
ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup whole milk, warm
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- Vegetable oil, for fryingFor the Glaze:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
steps
- 1.
In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, instant yeast, and salt.
- 2.
In a separate bowl, mix warm milk, melted butter, and eggs.
- 3.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir until it forms a dough.
- 4.
Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes.
- 5.
Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise until doubled in size, around 1 hour.
- 6.
Roll out dough to ½-inch thickness and cut into donut shapes using a donut cutter.
- 7.
Place donuts on a baking sheet and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- 8.
Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (180°C).
- 9.
Carefully fry the donuts, flipping once, until golden brown, approximately 2 minutes per side.
- 10.
Remove donuts from the oil and let them drain on a paper towel-lined tray.
- 11.
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- 12.
Dip each donut into the glaze, ensuring they are fully coated.
- 13.
Allow donuts to set for a few minutes before serving.